Site work for a communication facility in Malone, New York. Completed plans call for site work for a communication facility.

Franklin County is issuing a Request for Proposal for a fixed-price contract for the construction and installation of optical fiber infrastructure. The scope of work includes both aerial and underground fiber installation. All fiber cable and certain materials (as listed in Exhibit 7) will be provided by the County. The Contractor is responsible for furnishing all labor, equipment, and other materials required for placement, splicing, testing, and restoration in accordance with industry standards and project specifications. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible proposer based on the reliability of the bidder, the quality of materials, equipment, supplies or services offered, conformity with the specifications, the purpose for which they are required, and the terms of delivery. Evaluation criteria include reliability and experience of the contractor, quality of workmanship, compliance with technical specifications, ability to meet project timelines, and the approach to safety and restoration. Proposals may be submitted for the entire scope or for specific portions of the work. Bidders must follow all instructions regarding the submission of questions and sealed bids. Questions must be emailed to the designated contact with the correct subject line. Sealed bids must be submitted to the specified address by the deadline. Franklin County reserves the right to reject any or all bids received or to award partial bids to more than one bidder.